The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea recently launched The Queen’s Garden: Uluhaimalama, a new cultural experience honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani, Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch. This garden is designed to educate guests about the Queen’s life and legacy through six immersive stations, shaped by the wisdom of esteemed Hawaiian cultural practitioners.
A Journey Shaped by Hawaiian Voices
The experience comprises self-guided stations that invite exploration of Hawaiian history, cultural practices, and the Queen’s enduring connection to the land. Themes of resilience, heritage, and preservation are central to each station:
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Aunty Mopsie Tuivaioge: Discusses Queen Liliʻuokalani’s grace, aloha, and unwavering love for her people.
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Kumu Hula Cody Pueo Pata: Explores the traditional ahupuaʻa system, emphasizing the interconnectedness of land and water in the Honuaʻula moku.
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Kumu Hula Hokulani Holt: Highlights the political challenges faced by the Hawaiian Kingdom, the Queen’s brave decisions, and her imprisonment at ʻIolani Palace.
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Kumu Hula Kamaka Kūkona: Introduces a cultural space named Puʻuwaikilanuiokalani, celebrating hula as a storytelling medium reflecting the Queen’s legacy as a composer.
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Uncle Kevin Gavagan: Discusses the Queen’s affinity for various plants, highlighting their sensory role in preserving cultural memory.
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Kumu Hula Karl Veto Baker: Shares the story of the garden established by the Queen in 1894, linking it to the legacy of Uluhaimalama.
A Living Garden Rooted in Place, Heritage, and Intention
The Queen’s Garden is a collaborative effort between Aunty Mopsie Tuivaioge, Uncle Kevin Gavagan, and various cultural practitioners. It serves as a cultural offering and living landscape that nurtures deeper connections to the land and its history. The garden features plants cherished by Queen Liliʻuokalani, alongside native species, creating a vibrant tribute to her legacy.
The garden is also home to a unique space for hula and cultural gatherings, allowing storytelling through movement and mele to thrive. The initiative reflects the Resort’s commitment to honoring Hawaiian culture and emphasizes collaboration with local voices.
Visit The Queen’s Garden
The Queen’s Garden is accessible to resort guests, locals, and visitors. For more details, visit Four Seasons Resort Maui or contact (808) 874-8000.
